Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle mound at Fitzharris

Castle mound at Fitzharris

England
List entry 1006311
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle mound at Fitzharris is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in Berkshire. The site comprises a substantial mound, characteristic of the motte-and-bailey form of castle construction popular in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest. The mound would originally have supported timber or stone fortifications, with an accompanying bailey providing additional defensive space. This type of fortification represents an important phase in medieval military architecture and settlement pattern in southern England.

Castle mound at Fitzharris is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle mound at Fitzharris?

Castle mound at Fitzharris is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006311.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle mound at Fitzharris?

Castle mound at Fitzharris is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle mound at Fitzharris?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church (2.7 km), Settlement site N of Thames (4.1 km), Settlement site (4.2 km).

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